Congress of South African Trade Unions

Rule Changes

Estimating 3,000 to 10,000 jobs at risk

South Africa is waiting for Washington to say what it must change to keep duty-free access to the US market, after President Trump moved to end the country's place in the African Growth and Opportunity Act from January 1, 2027. No talks have taken place since the November 2 announcement, and the trade department expects a US list of demands in the week of November 9.

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